Your straightforward resource for coaching partnerships that focus on student learning
This follow-up to Sweeney's bestseller applies the principles and tools of student-centered coaching to the unique challenges of middle and high schools. By focusing coaching on student learning—rather than on fixing teachers—a coach can make a measurable impact on student achievement. Sweeney provides guidance for:
Tackling the challenge of coaching across a variety of content areas at the secondary level
Extending coaching to teams of teachers, rather than just individuals
Using standards, such as the Common Core, to coach toward specific goals for student learning
Embedding formative assessments into coaching conversations